We may earn revenue from the gardening enthusiasts, we wanted to find out just how easy these contraptions made the task, so we tested several. For 8 weeks, we filled and turned tumblers, yielding over 100 pounds of plant-enriching compost.
After testing, we selected the
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Compost Tumblers Comparison
Product
Capacity
Dimensions
Weight
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Our Top Picks
We tested each of these composters, from assembly to everyday use, to determine the best picks for both small and large home gardens.
Best Overall
RSI Maze 65-Gallon Compost Tumbler
FCMP Half-Size Rolling Composter
Amazon.
Best Small
Miracle-Gro Tumbling Composter
Amazon.
Best Continuous Compost
RSI Maze 48-Gallon Two-Compartment Compost Tumbler
Genesis 42-Gallon Dual Compost Tumbler
Exaco 43-Gallon Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler
Best Compost Tea
Good Ideas 50-Gallon Compost Wizard Tumbler Kit
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How We Tested the Best Compost Tumblers
Testing Stats
Products tested
11
Time spent testing
8 weeks
Amount of compost created
Over 100 pounds
Price range
$80 to $300
We tested the best compost tumblers using a rubric that scored assembly, ease of use, and mobility when empty and full. We also noted the quality of instructions, including whether physical and digital versions were available. Each model was loaded with a mix of wet and dry compost materials—fruit and vegetable scraps, herbs, leaves, and grass—to evaluate how easy it was to turn under different conditions.
Points were awarded based on performance, with higher scores going to models that were simpler to assemble, turn, and empty. After testing, we averaged the points to determine our Best Overall pick and to rank the remaining models by their standout features.
Our Testing Scores
Product
Assembly
Ease of Use
Build Quality
Value
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